Denise’s Comments (group member since Mar 31, 2021)

Denise’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Judith wrote: "Denise, I moved a few of your books to the story in Mini 4. I think they go well with some of the others and would be easy enough to work into the story text."

I almost suggested The One That Got Away for the story, so that's funny. 😂

Perfect. Thanks, Lexi. Anything "claimed" on the spreadsheet right now will definitely get read. Anything I'm unsure of, I won't add to Djibouti or mini 3. This will make life easier. I appreciate the flexibility.

Is it ok to go ahead and add my next few books to the spreadsheet, even if I'm not sure they will be finished in round 2? I'm not done for this round yet, but I'm trying to plan for some travel and trying to avoid bringing the laptop with me. I can usually make it work from my phone if the books are already added. If that's confusing, I'll make it work a different way. Thanks :)

Judith wrote: "Vi,

I'm putting your book Problematic Summer Romance down for the story in Mini 4.

I have no idea what we are going to do to poor Cat in this story, but I think she's going to have a Problematic ..."

😂😂

I think Christmas would be the easiest one for me, but I'm open to anything. I understand that Christmas can be kind of overdone...especially if that doesn't happen to be a holiday someone celebrates. I'm also up for a challenge. I think I'm signed up for the lowest number of books on our team. So I'll go along with any plan.

Do we need to choose a holiday for the new mini-challenge?

Cathy M. wrote: "Sorry I had a bit of a slow start to the game. Just can't seem to get into reading :(

And I keep checking the "Notify" button for this thread every time I look in (doesn't seem to be sticking) and..."

This notifications issue is SOOO bothersome. I have to keep logging out of Goodreads (on all devices) and then logging back in. It works...for a little while. And then I have to do it again. I know that trick hasn't worked for everyone, but it has (knock on wood) been working for me lately. Good luck! And good luck with your reading slump.

I'll finish the Jennette McCurdy book for "I". It's a very fast read. Whatever I start next, I'll plan on putting towards round 2. I'm fairly busy the next few days, so I think that will be perfect timing.

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Denise wrote: "Jumping into the plantar fasciitis discussion. During Covid, I worked at a public library. We had to close the doors, but people were allowed to place holds and sign up for a pick up..."

It's not fun, but it's manageable. Some of it is fine and then when the machine finds the "sweet spot" it hurts a little, but more in a "quick flinch" way. Not like minutes of pain. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Lexi wrote: "I can't read all of them but picked something I would read if no one else would, so please you or anyone feel free to claim one or switch out for one that works."

I'm happy to read for it, but I don't have my heart set on it or anything. It will probably be round 2 before I would get around to it, so if you get to it first, please feel free! For planning purposes, I'm ok with you penciling me in if you need help.

At least I think I'm understanding how this mini works now! 😊

Lexi wrote: "Denise wrote: "So in the ladder that Lexi posted, I could read Killers of a Certain Age for #1 (instead of the Gentleman's Guide... although that one looks like I might like it, too)."

Yes, you co..."

If you are interested in the longer one, go for it!

So in the ladder that Lexi posted, I could read Killers of a Certain Age for #1 (instead of the Gentleman's Guide... although that one looks like I might like it, too).

Judith wrote: "Denise wrote: "Lexi wrote: "I'll add this to a top post, but for the square, I added Vi below:

The Book of Doors - I plan to read this one
The Diviners
[book:Six of..."

Thanks! I think I did read this, but information about these mini-challenges is not cementing itself in my brain. I'll look at the list.

Steven wrote: "Denise wrote: "Judith wrote: "Notifications might finally be working again, fingers crossed!"

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Mine aren't LOL I didn't get a single notification for the TWELVE new comments on this thread. *..."

I had to sign out of GR on all devices and then sign back in. Now I am getting them! I hope this works for you.

Lexi wrote: "I'll add this to a top post, but for the square, I added Vi below:

The Book of Doors - I plan to read this one
The Diviners
Six of Crows
[book:Sorce..."

So, if I sign up for book 1 in a ladder, does that mean everyone else has to wait on me to finish before they can read? I have several books that's end with e that are booked I own. But I just started a different book. I could do that first one if you can wait a few days for me to finish and it can be a different book that ends with e.

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "I wonder what else would be helped by that."

I think it is being used to treat a few other things! Like shin splints or tennis elbow. I think the important thing is to get a good diagnosis because it targets soft tissue injuries. So, for me, she had to rule out a stress fracture before she recommended it.

Judith wrote: "Notifications might finally be working again, fingers crossed!"

🤞🤞🤞

Jumping into the plantar fasciitis discussion. During Covid, I worked at a public library. We had to close the doors, but people were allowed to place holds and sign up for a pick up time where we would leave books right outside the door. So basically, we speed walked around the building for 8 hrs a day trying to get everyone their stuff and I got plantar fasciitis. It was so painful. I found a foot and ankle clinic that recommended radial pulse therapy and it was, by far, the most effective thing I tried. After a couple of treatments, I noticed a difference. It breaks down existing scar tissue and helps circulation. It's not a pleasant treatment, but not awful and 100% worth it. At least it was for me. I hope this helps someone.

Lexi wrote: "Mini 7 is the hardest, as it will require planning across the team. I made a square that works from former BOMs.

The Book of Doors - I plan to read this one.
[book:The Diviners|77..."

This one does look difficult. It looks like we'll also need to tackle some series books as a team, correct?

Steven wrote: "Denise wrote: "I will try really hard to come check this thread. I'm not getting notifications for it and my usual tricks to make Goodreads behave aren't working. I'm on GR every day, so I'll just ..."

I'm having some issues getting the correct edition saved now. I click "switch to this edition" and all looks good, but when I come back it has changed back to the default.